Set amidst the backdrop of a 1930s southern speakeasy, the film follows two characters, Percival (Andre Benjamin), the club’s piano player, and Rooster (Antwan Patton), the club’s lead performer and manager, through intersecting stories of love and ambition.
The story of the loves and ambitions of two struggling performers is told through intricate musical numbers and vibrantly choreographed dance sequences in “Idlewild,” an original musical starring multi-platinum and multi-Grammy winning OutKast members André Benjamin (André 3000) and Antwan Andre Patton (Big Boi).
Set against the backdrop of a 1930s southern speakeasy, “Idlewild” explores the lives of Percival (Benjamin), the club’s shy piano player, and Rooster (Patton), the club’s showy lead performer and manager. “Idlewild” synthesizes drama, music, cinema and style to bring the tale of struggling singers to life. It is the feature film- directing debut for Bryan Barber, the award-winning director and longtime OutKast music video collaborator, and includes dance sequences choreographed by legendary performer and three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle.
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Idlewild
Starring: Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton, Ving Rhames, Malinda Williams, Paula Jai Parker, Jackie Long, Paula Patton
Directed by: Bryan Barber
Screenplay by: Bryan Barber
Release Date: August 25, 2006
MPAA Rating: R for violence, sexuality, nudity and language.
Studio: Universal Pictures
Box Office Totals
Domestic: $12,571,185 (99.4%)
Foreign: $71,842 (0.6%)
Total: $12,643,027 (Worldwide)